Meaning and Usage
The verb '뛰어내리다' means 'to jump down' or 'to leap off' from a higher place to a lower place. It is often used in contexts involving physical movement from heights such as bridges, buildings, or cliffs.
Common Contexts
This verb is frequently used in emergency or dramatic situations, such as escaping danger or performing a daring action. It can also appear in everyday contexts when describing someone jumping down from a height.
Collocations and Patterns
- 뛰어내리다 + 에서: indicates the place from which someone jumps down (e.g., 다리에서 뛰어내리다 - jump off a bridge).
- 뛰어내리지 말다: a negative command form meaning 'do not jump down,' often used to warn someone.
- 용감하게 뛰어내리다: describes jumping down bravely or courageously.
Register and Politeness
This verb is neutral in formality but can be combined with polite endings depending on the context. It is commonly used in both spoken and written Korean.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse 뛰어내리다 with 뛰다 (to run or jump) or 내리다 (to go down). Remember that 뛰어내리다 specifically means to jump down from a height, combining 뛰다 (jump) and 내리다 (go down).